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Heart Sutra Talks
The Heart Sūtra is a popular sūtra in Mahāyāna Buddhism. In Sanskrit, the title Prajñāpāramitāhṛdaya translates as "The Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom". It is traditionally associated with the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara (commonly known in East Asian Buddhism as Guanyin), who is the interlocutor of the sūtra.
The Sūtra famously states, "Form is emptiness (śūnyatā), emptiness is form." It has been called "the most frequently used and recited text in the entire Mahayana Buddhist tradition." The text has been translated into English dozens of times from Chinese, Sanskrit, and Tibetan, as well as other source languages.
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Spirituality in End-of-Life CareSerial: SF-02736 There are no markings on this tape beyond manufacturers Work, Time, Heart Sutra |
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Ancestors and Impermanence in Buddhism Heart Sutra, Bell, Lineage, Vow, Enlightenment, Happiness, Mandala, Ceremony... |
Jun 30 1991 |
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Embracing Suffering for Joyful Liberation Four Noble Truths, Liberation, Heart Sutra, Darkness-and-Light, New Year, Patience,... |
Jan 15 1994 Muir Beach |
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Transmuting Desire Through Emptiness Meditation Attachment, Subject-and-Object, Culture, Meditation, Addiction, Heart Sutra,... |
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Mindful Paths to Enlightened Living Meditation, Heart Sutra, Mindfulness, Precepts, Non-duality, Culture, Lay,... |
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Embracing Emptiness with Compassionate Wisdom Subject-and-Object, Culture, Mindfulness, Realization, Compassion, Heart Sutra,... |
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Zen Democracy in Monastic Life Attachment, Religion, Community, Meditation, Addiction, Heart Sutra, Four Noble... |
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Temporary Vows, Timeless Growth Precepts, Heart Sutra, Community, Meditation, Instruction, Non-duality, Pain, Teacher... |
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The Heart SutraSerial: BZ-01537A First part of class 1 of 4 Emptiness, Heart Sutra, Time |
1 Berkeley Zen Center |
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The Heart SutraSerial: BZ-01537B Class second part of class 1 of 4 Heart Sutra, Chanting, Buddha |
1 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Heart SutraSerial: BZ-01538 Class 2 of 4 Emptiness, Heart Sutra, Abhidharma |
2 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Heart SutraSerial: BZ-01539 Clas 3 of 4 Emptiness, Heart Sutra, Desire |
3 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Dissolving Boundaries Through Zen Practice Heart Sutra, Buddha, Practice |
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2000.02.02-serial.00122 Attachment, Buddha Mind, Buddha Nature, Ego, Four Noble Truths, Freedom, Greed, Heart... |
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A Conversation about Principle and Phenomena Buddha Mind, confusion, Don't Know Mind, Harmonizing, Heart Sutra, Japan,... |
AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Philosophy of NatureSerial: SF-03048A Importance of Space Sixth Patriarch, Silence, Interdependence, Heart Sutra, Emotions, Emptiness, Birth-... |
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Passage to JapanSerial: BZ-00553 Part 1 of 3 Conversation, Culture, Dragons, Heart Sutra, Intuition, Lay, Practice Position,... |
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July 17th, 1999, Serial No. 00674, Side A Anger, Concentration, Daily Life, Emotions, Equanimity, Heart Sutra, Non-duality,... |
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Heart Sutra: 18 Emptinesses; Continuous ExistenceSerial: BZ-01042A Class 3 of 5 Birth-and-Death, Daily Life, Don't Know Mind, Ego, Emotions, Forgiveness, Heart... |
3 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Sojun Gives Doan and Kokyo Training: Chanting and BellsSerial: BZ-01046 Class Bell, Bowing, Chanting, Don't Know Mind, Harmonizing, Heart Sutra, Sangha,... |
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Realizing the Precepts in PracticeSerial: BZ-01395 Saturday Lecture Buddha Ancestors, Greed, Heart Sutra, Interdependence, Observe, Practice Period,... |
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Faith in Buddhism: IgnitionSerial: BZ-01054A Class 2 of 5 Bodhisattva Ceremony, Buddha Nature, Commitment, Composure, Cultivation, Heart Sutra... |
2 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Preparing for the New Year: Zazen, Vows, Resolutions (Kid Zendo)Serial: BZ-01106 Saturday Lecture Darkness-and-Light, Don't Know Mind, Emotions, Happiness, Heart Sutra, Lay, New... |
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The Brain and EnlightenmentEnlightenment, Bodhidharma, Dependent Origination, Heart Sutra, Liberation, Monkey... |
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Dizang's Weakness: Case 20, Book of Serenity; Serial No. 01162Serial: BZ-01162 Saturday talk Koan, Dizang, SER-20, Anger, Bowing, Gratitude, Heart Sutra, Intimacy, Nirvana,... |
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Heart SutraSerial: BZ-00745A Lecture Birth-and-Death, Continuous Practice, Dependent Origination, Enemies, Four Noble... |
1 of 4 Tassajara |
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Four Noble Truths: NirvanaSerial: BZ-00443 Class 3 of 4 Monastic Practice, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Four Noble Truths, Heart Sutra,... |
3 Berkeley Zen Center |
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October 16th, 2003, Serial No. 00287, Side A Chanting, Concentration, Conversation, Culture, Ego, Heart Sutra, Interview, Peace,... |
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Introduction to Buddhism: The Bikkuni Order and the Mahayana SchoolSerial: BZ-00569 Class 4 of 4 Culture, Discrimination, Evil, Fundraising, Happiness, Heart Sutra, Mahayana,... |
4 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Buddhist Practices in Modern America Commitment, Community, Culture, Happiness, Heart Sutra, Hindrances, Lay, Religion,... |
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Bridging Monastic Paths and Western Life Commitment, Community, Culture, Happiness, Heart Sutra, Lay, Monastic Practice,... |
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Trust in One’s Self and the Eightfold PathSerial: BZ-01516B Saturday Lecture Concentration, Eight Aspects, Emotions, Heart Sutra, Instruction, Mindfulness,... |
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Zen Meditation on the Great Flower Adornment Scripture, Class 6In this series of meetings, we will study and see how Zen is the key unlocking the innumerable meanings of this oceanic scripture. We will also explore how the sutra opens and illuminates our simple... YRB-2023-Fall, Avalokitesvara, Daily Life, Heart Sutra |
6 of 8 The Yoga Room |
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Beyond Form: Embracing Emptiness Heart Sutra, Doubt, Samsara, Gratitude, Emotions |
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Zen's Communal Heartbeat: A Legacy Practice Period, Heart Sutra, Interview, Buddha Nature, Community |
Mar 04 |
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Mindful Living: Virtues in Action Precepts, Right Speech, Happiness, Heart Sutra, Desire, Peace, Obstacles, Emptiness,... |
Aug 11 1991 |
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Living the Dharma: Everyday Ethics Precepts, Right Speech, Happiness, Heart Sutra, Desire, Peace, Obstacles, Emptiness,... |
Aug 11 1991 |
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Zen Journeys: Bridging East and WestSerial: YR-00021 Yvonne Rand 2/23/86 Heart Sutra, Zazen, Vow, Posture, Religion, Four Noble Truths, Priest, Daily Life,... |
Feb 23 1986 Green Gulch Farm |
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Patience: The Path to Inner Strength Patience, Enemies, Happiness, Causation, Death-and-Dying, Interdependence, Heart... |
Jan 17 1993 Green Gulch Farm |
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Zen Pathways: Transforming Through Practice Daily Life, Half-Smile, Heart Sutra, Precepts, Intimacy, Posture, Silence, Zazen,... |
Oct 1994 |
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Awakened Living Through Mindful Presence Right Effort, Japan, Heart Sutra, Posture, Funeral, Emptiness, Delusion, Instruction... |
Jun 25 1995 Muir Beach |
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Embracing Grief Through Jizo Rituals Ceremony, Japan, Funeral, Offering, Birth-and-Death, Letting Go, Heart Sutra, Daily... |
Mar 23 1997 |
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Relational Self: Beyond the Illusion Emptiness, Heart Sutra, Interdependence, Freedom, Equanimity, confusion, Daily Life,... |
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Embracing Impermanence Through Meditation Mill Valley, Ceremony, Heart Sutra, Desire, Liberation, Impermanence, Nirvana,... |
Feb 14 1998 |
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Ten Bodhisattva Practices: Giving and WisdomSerial: TL-00510 ADZG Sunday Morning, Dana Paramita, Paramitas, Heart Sutra, Manjushri, Two Truths |
Mar 25 2018 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |